Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations

Striving for Balance: Managing Career Growth without Sidelining Personal Aspirations.In this episode of Leaders in Tech, Emily Parker speaks with Michelle Garnham, a seasoned Customer Success expert and founder of Ellacott Consulting with 18 years of experience at companies like HP and Oracle. Michelle shares her encounters with a lack of female leadership role models, her journey in tech, and the pressures she faced from societal expectations. The discussion covers the impact of her education, navigating male-dominated environments, embracing female qualities at work, and vital insights on work-life balance and burnout prevention. Michelle also highlights the importance of mentoring and the benefits of prioritising personal values over traditional career paths.ResourcesMastering Intentional Leadership: Tips and Strategies for SuccessHow Effective Goal-Setting Motivates Employees - McKinseyGoal Clarity and Employee MotivationChapters00:00 Introduction to Michelle Garnham00:39 Navigating Male-Dominated Environments01:12 Inspirational Female Leaders03:33 Impact of Education on Career07:39 Challenges and Reflections09:15 Embracing Female Leadership Qualities15:21 Career Shifts and Burnout18:01 Balancing Work and Personal Life27:15 The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship32:16 Final Thoughts and AdviceConnect with us on LinkedIn:Guest: Michelle GarnhamHost: Emily ParkerFollow LeadHERs in Tech on Social Media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.